US Bridges

Nfa A409 (sa 4624) over Roan Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Johnson County, Tennessee · Lt Dry Run Rd-S Off SR167 · Structure no. 460A4090001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A409 (sa 4624) over Roan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A409 (sa 4624) over Roan Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa A409 (sa 4624)
CrossesRoan Creek
LocationLt Dry Run Rd-S Off SR167
RouteCounty Highway 409
Coordinates36.37547, -81.8938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$986,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A409 (sa 4624) over Roan Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A409 (sa 4624) over Roan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A409 (sa 4624) over Roan Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A409 (sa 4624) over Roan Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A409 (sa 4624) over Roan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.